"yuck factor" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: yuck factors [plural]
Etymology: yuck + factor Etymology templates: {{compound|en|yuck|factor}} yuck + factor Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} yuck factor (usually uncountable, plural yuck factors)
  1. (informal) Disgusting part of the nature of something; facet or tendencies (of a thing, idea, etc) to produce a reaction of repugnance or distaste. Tags: informal, uncountable, usually Synonyms: ick factor Hyponyms: icky, yucky
    Sense id: en-yuck_factor-en-noun-pwAupkBS Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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